Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management

OVERVIEW

Do you love animals — horses in particular? Have you considered a career as a veterinary assistant, stable manager, or horse caretaker? If so, this course sequence teaches you the skills you need to work directly with horses.

Whether you’re interested in joining a stable, equestrian center, or veterinary facility that works with large animals, having a fundamental knowledge of horse caretaking and veterinary science is essential. The Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management sequence provides a broad overview of horse care topics while teaching the technical skills needed to work as a veterinary assistant.

DETAILS

Veterinary Assistant with Horse Care Management covers the foundational skills needed to work in veterinary office with a specialized focus on horse care management. These complimentary fields of study are perfect for individuals interested in working with horses or current veterinary assistants wanting to diversify their skillset.

You will gain a breadth of knowledge that can take you from the veterinary office to the stables and beyond. You will learn to be an asset in all aspects of a horse’s clinical and caretaking needs, from assisting surgical and dental procedures to measuring vitals.

Having Veterinary Assistant and Horse Care Management credentials acknowledge the dedication of those with a special interest in the well-being of horses. In addition, completing these two intensive courses adds credibility to your qualifications and affirms that you have met industry-recognized levels of proficiency.

REQUIREMENTS

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac

Software Requirements:

This course is preferred with the latest versions of Windows and Mac OS. Although the versions listed below are compatible, it's strongly recommended to have the latest operating system for an optimal experience.

PC: Windows 7 or later operating systems

Mac: OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 or later

Browser: The latest version of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari (although Google Chrome is preferred).

All applications listed above must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional material requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

Pattengale, Paula. Tasks for the Veterinary Assistant

PREREQUISITES

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

INSTRUCTOR

Jeff Grognet has been a companion animal veterinarian for 25 years. He was a pioneer in the field of veterinary assistant teaching, developing his first course more than 18 years ago. Due to the success of his veterinary receptionist/assistant courses, he expanded his teaching into other high-demand areas including pet first aid and alternative medical therapies for companion animals. He practices at a veterinary hospital and contributes regularly to several magazines.

Meg Anema holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Animal Science and Agricultural Economics from New Mexico State University and a Master of Science degree in Equine Reproductive Physiology from Colorado State University. Anema, a certified Career and Technical Education instructor, has taught courses in Equine Science, Animal Science, and Veterinary Science for over 10 years. She grew up training horses and has years of experience as a breeding farm manager, equine A.I. technician, and equine events coordinator.

FAQS

1.Can I register for
courses if I am an international student?

Yes, because ed2go courses are online you never
have to
actually travel to the school.Most
schools offer telephone or online registration.

2.How long does it
take to complete a course?

All of our courses are self-paced and open
enrollment, so
you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace.When you register, you’ll receive eighteen
(18) months to complete the course.

3.What if I don't
have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been
calculated
based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to
complete the
course, contact your Student Advisor to help you work out a suitable
completion
date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

4.Do I have to buy
additional materials?

No.

5.Can I get
financial assistance?

ed2go courses are non-credit courses, so they do
not qualify
for federal aid.In some states,
vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified
students to take our courses.Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance
when
they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.

6.What happens when
I complete the course?

Upon successful completion of the course, you will
be
awarded a certificate of completion.

7.Am I guaranteed a
job?

ed2go courses will provide you with the skills you
need to
obtain an entry-level position in most cases.We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our
facilitators and
career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to
give
advice on finding your first job.Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional
reference
upon completion of the course.Potential
students should always do research on the job market in their area
before
registering.

8.Who will be my
instructor?

Each student is paired with a facilitator for
one-on-one
interaction.The facilitator will be
available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to
provide
feedback on your performance.All of our
facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in
which they
teach.

9.What software or
hardware do I need in order to take online courses and what are the
system
requirements?

In order to take ed2go courses, you need access to
a
computer and the Internet. You can access the course contents from any
web-enabled computer. We recommend that you have a word-processing
program
(Microsoft Word is the best) and the latest version of Internet
Explorer.

10.Can I use a Mac?

Yes.

11.How can I get
more information about this course?

If you have questions that are not answered on our
website,
please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button above).If you are visiting us during non-business
hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us”
form to
the right.You may also call us at
1-877-221-5151.We will answer your
questions promptly.

12.When can I start
the course?

Our courses are open enrollment. You can register
and start
the course as soon as you are ready. Please note that once the course
curriculum
is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment
confirmation,
refunds cannot be issued.

13.Does this program
prepare for a certification?

Upon completion of this course you will receive a
certificate in Horse Care Management and Veterinary Assistant.